There is no state in the Union, hardly any spot of like size on the globe, where the man of color has lived so intensely, made so much progress, been of such historical importance and yet about whom so comparatively little is known.

His history is like the Mardi Gras of the city of New Orleans, beautiful and mysterious and wonderful, but with a serious thought underlying it all. May it be better known to the world someday.

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St Augustine Catholic Church ......New Orleans La

The Church is in danger of closing Due to a drop in membership and very little, if any, in funding ..They are in desperate need of money to keep their doors open.

St Augustine is the Oldest active Catholic Church in America built By Afro / Creoles, The home Church of Henriette Delille, The First Creole American of Color nominated for Saithhood in America and many, many more honors of distinction..

We all Say We are proud Creoles but now is the time for all to get off their " Butts " and support their Culture .. If You cannot afford to Donate or volunteer contact or pass the word on to Your favorite Business establishment or Funding agency so that This Church can stay open..Now is the time to show Your True Face and do something for Your Creole Heritage and Culture.

Help keep Your Culture alive for generations to come ...Please Do Your part and The Lord Will bless Your Kindness and consideration If it's anything that is needed is for You to support " Your Own Community ".....It would Be a Good gift to Your Lord..God Bless You..

A...........Historically, the term Creole was documented by Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. In "The Inca", writing in the early 1600s, he said: "The name was invented by the Negroes... They use it to mean a Negro born in the Indies, and they devised it to distinguish those who come from this side and were born in Guinea from those born in the New World....

B...........Another version states that the term Creole (Spanish -- Criollo) was introduced in 1590. It derived from the Latin word “crear”, which meant, “create.” In 1590, Father J. de Acosta decided that the mixed breeds born in the New World were neither Spanish, African, Indian, but various mixtures of all three, thus a created race. So he identified them as "Criollos".

The Spanish copied them by introducing this word to describe those born in the New World, and in this way both Spaniards and Guinea Negroes are called criollo if they were born in the New World."

After Years of Struggling for the true meaning Wikipepia has Re-defined the Word after being presented with documentation

What Does Creole mean to Us ??

More than once in ongoing discussion regarding the meaning of the word “Creole,” it has been remarked by some pithy yet insightful party that “anyone who is compelled to ask what a Creole is, is most definitely not one himself.”

Outside observers tended to identify as Creoles only those very fair-complexioned colored people of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast whose manners, customs, and heritages were overwhelmingly Gallic.

This definition tends to limit the definition of Creoles to mulattoes or mixed-race people which is an egregious error, which accounts for mulatto or mixed-race people in a variety of cities and regions being labeled as Creole, when in fact they are not.

This definition completely eliminates the presence of white persons who identified and were identified as Creoles.A. E. Perkins, as quoted above, correctly culls the fact that Creole is an identifier which traditionally transcended the pitiable racial caste system. Creole was a cultural identifier and an attestation of heritage.

Jambalaya Magazine & Clothing is an up and coming digital publication that focuses on the "Creole/Cajun" culture and diaspora. They work to bring culturally relevant content to a unique culture.

They also try and bring cultural pride through our Jambalaya Clothing line that showcases Creole & Louisiana pride. Such as Their popular, "iamcreole T-Shirt" and Their "Yes Indeed Crawfish shirts" and Their selections of "iamcreole bracelets".

Being Creole is most indeed something to be proud of ... There is nothing like it in the Whole Wide World...Our Louisiana Creole Ancestors have paved the way for Us to continue in their achievements...They have done so much for America , for the Black and White Races and more than enough for Our Society as a whole...

They have been the first of their kind in Politics, are responsible for settling many of Americas Major Cities,, Have brought Jazz to America, have made Our Delicious Creole Cuisine among the Worlds finest...Are one of the very few People that speak a Romantic Language ( Creole )..Have internationalized Our Heritage and are one of the very few People that share similar Cultures World wide and through the military efforts of Our Ancestors helped preserve Americas independence..

If Fact more than a third of American soil belonged to Our French/ Creole Nation before the sale of Louisiana By Napoleon...just to name a few...What more can You ask for.and yet We continue to achieve despite the hateful and hostile attitudes of others that wished We didn't exist ..Please Do Your part to help preserve Your Rich Creole Heritage ...Saying You are Creole means nothing if You don't support Your Creole Culture..

.Do something that will help preserve Your Creole Heritage so the future generations can stand proud to call themselves Creole as well..Do Your part to continue in the steps of Your Ancestors ..Being proud to be Creole should be in deeds and not just talk..Let's get it together...

Being Creole is most indeed something to be proud of ... There is nothing like it in the Whole Wide World...Our Louisiana Creole Ancestors have paved the way for Us to continue in their achievements...They have done so much for America , for the Black and White Races and more than enough for Our Society as a whole...

They have been the first of their kind in Politics, are responsible for settling many of Americas Major Cities,, Have brought Jazz to America, have made Our Delicious Creole Cuisine among the Worlds finest...Are one of the very few People that speak a Romantic Language ( Creole )..Have internationalized Our Heritage and are one of the very few People that share similar Cultures World wide and through the military efforts of Our Ancestors helped preserve Americas independence..

If Fact more than a third of American soil belonged to Our French/ Creole Nation before the sale of Louisiana By Napoleon...just to name a few...What more can You ask for.and yet We continue to achieve despite the hateful and hostile attitudes of others that wished We didn't exist ..Please Do Your part to help preserve Your Rich Creole Heritage ...Saying You are Creole means nothing if You don't support Your Creole Culture..

.Do something that will help preserve Your Creole Heritage so the future generations can stand proud to call themselves Creole as well..Do Your part to continue in the steps of Your Ancestors ..Being proud to be Creole should be in deeds and not just talk..Let's get it together...

Augustine/Comeaux

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Miss California Teen Creole

Niza Metoyer a California Creole with strong Cane River Creole roots was the only Contestant able to display her Creole identity in the Miss California Teen Pageant... We Believe this is the First ever Major Beauty Pageant that has so recognized Our Culture and people...

Thanks to Niza Metoyer Who did very well in the pageant for her excellent performance and for representing Our Creole Culture in California and America ...We Creoles are Damn proud of our Heritage and Creole roots and are now more than ever begriming to eagerly identify as Creoles and more determined to let the World know that our Culture will continue to exist

a Creole Publication is finally getting underway but before We go forward with it's publication we want to make it available on the internet so that We can get your feed back so when We move forward with it's publicationWe will know that it's contents will be suitable for You and and that the stories presented are in good taste...We would appreciate Your feedback and comments ..

The Center is in danger of Permanetly Closing it's doors due to severe Budget Cuts and lack of funds needed to operate...As You may be aware This Center is the largest and most active of Creole Organizations decicated to the Preservation of Our Precious Creole Culture...Our Culture must be Preserved.

We Creoles all say we are proud of Our Heritage so now is the tiime to put Your money where Your mouth is ..Just a monthly commitment as little as $8.00 per month would keep them alive and will also show The World and the African American Community that We are dedicated to keeping Our Creole Culture Alive